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While the gorgeous front of this South Yarra home was built in the early 1900’s, the rear sported a fairly uninspiring 1970’s extension before architect Andrew Child transformed it recently for a pair of stylish empty-nesters. “The home was being rented out to students when the owners bought it,” says Andrew who, as part of the project, renovated …
Seasoned up-cycler Natasha Dickins of Little Red Industries is back today with a very fun DIY interior makeover that sees a very tired bedroom door get a new lease of life courtesy of Marimekko's iconic Unikko print fabric. "This makeover gives an average entryway a point of interest. Rather than paint the hollow-core door, I used it to …
Located in the eastern Sydney suburb of Queens Park, this character home was in a state of faded glory before interior designer Alex Gourlay of Vellum Interiors transformed the main living spaces recently bringing warmth, character and functionality to the abode that is home to a young family of four. I love the result and particularly the way in …
Today’s very impressive before and after is brought to us by Sarah Nolen of Birdblack Design who transformed a dark, heavy timber, 1990's kitchen into a light-filled entertainers’ delight that is perfectly suited to the busy Wollongong family it serves. “This family loves to entertain so they needed a kitchen that would tailor itself to …
If you’ve ever had to shop for tiles you’ll know just how daunting, frustrating and often fruitless the task can be. In my experience there’s usually too many stores spread across too many suburbs making the task a time-sucking, logistical nightmare. And to top it off, after trekking across the city I typically only find a handful of tiles that …
Sponsored by: Intrim Mouldings Located inside a 1970’s apartment building in Sydney’s inner-west, this petite abode underwent an incredible makeover recently and its success can be largely attributed to the very clever use of Intrim mouldings. “I was going for a feminine Hamptons-style luxe vibe. The key elements were wainscotting and lots of …
We’ve featured the stylish work of former New York City fashion editor turned interior designer Jillian Dinkel before. Her Manly Beach apartment is brimming with clean lines, layered textured and a very New York inspired monochrome palette and this Paddington terrace renovation treads a similar path. Small but perfectly formed, this diminutive …
Perfecting your en suite’s design and functionality, as well as adding sophistication, is the ultimate goal to master and conquer. The master en suite needs to be the idyllic getaway after a hectic day, a sanctuary to unwind in and to be pampered in. But what makes the ultimate master en suite in a home? We asked Henley interior designer, …
Just when you thought the ALDI buyers couldn’t get any savvier, the next round of Special Buys is centered around bathroom renovation and it hits stores next Saturday July 20. From a toilet and freestanding vanity ($299 each) to a heated light and exhaust fan ($169), heated towel rail ($99.99), on-trend matte black round countertop basin ($79.99) …
When Birdblack Design interior designer Sarah Nolen first laid eyes on this suburban bathroom it was a very beige, rather uninspiring space that certainly didn’t reflect the spark and liveliness of its three users – a trio of active teenage boys. Located in Sydney's Sutherland Shire, Sarah set about updating the space with a series of masculine …
